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Yoshiko and The Gift of Charms

The plot

This wondrous fairytale – aimed primarily at eight to twelve year-olds but with appeal for all ages – transports the reader to the magical Land of Dragor, where seven dragon clans live hidden from man. Their great war is over and the dragons live peacefully among the smoking mud pools and around The Fire Which Must Never Go Out. But the terrible years when they were enslaved by humans have left a lasting scar – and they are told they can never soar above the mountains and leave their safe haven to explore the outside world. There is unease in the air of their mist-filled valley, and the coming of a strange egg heralds a new era. Unlike the normal delicate lilac, this shell is multi-coloured like the contents of a treasure chest. The dragon is called Yoshiko. The last time a coloured egg was laid, legendary warrior leader Surion was born from a red shell, and with his gift of fire the dragons went to battle with the humans. Will Yoshiko bring a blessing to the clans, or a curse? Could Dragor be about to meet its saviour, or its destroyer

The character

Chameleon-like Yoshiko is bullied and tormented as he grows up, taunted at fire school as he struggles to produce a jet of flame. Desperate to hide his colour changes, he flees from school one day and finds himself on the fabled mountain of Cattlewick Cave, home to the mysterious and reclusive elder Guya. This chance meeting changes Yoshiko's life, and as he develops from hatchling to youngling, he is inspired to spread his wings and venture outside Dragor. He returns with magic gifts – but only time will tell if they heal or harm Dragor.

The themes

Healing crystals with superpowers play a major role in the narrative, and the clans, with their tribal differences have something that everyone can identify with. Dragor is a place of adventure and exploration with surprises always in store!

The author

As a child Julia grew up listening to the magical sounds of fair rides and animals from a theme park across the stream at the bottom of her garden, and a love of reading fairytales, nature and outdoor adventure fed her colourful imagination. Julia has always loved reading and has University degree in Creative Writing, this combined with her travels and experiences inspired her to become an author.

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